Tracy McGrady got 32 points, another win for the Rockets, and a scare. In the final minute of Houston's 99-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, McGrady tumbled underneath Brandon Roy. The seven-time All-Star stayed prone on the floor for several tense moments before he rose and walked gingerly on the sidelines.

To many, playing 17 seasons in the NBA, including winning an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999, would seem to be an ample amount of accomplishments. But for Jerome Kersey, there was one thing missing. A college degree.

Coach Terry Porter is staying with the Bucks, but two of his assistants were fired after the team's worst season in almost a decade. GM Larry Harris said Friday he let go of veteran assistant Mike Schuler and Jerome Kersey, saying the team needed different voices after going 30-52.